But, Augusta, now it will look as if your daughter were more important to you--
MAGDA.
Well, I hope she is!
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Of course! But--oh dear, you don't know what sort of people they are. They are deserving of great respect. For instance, there's Mrs. General von Klebs. [Proudly.] We are friends of hers.
MAGDA.
[With sham respect.] Really?
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Now, they'll probably come to-morrow. Then you'll meet, besides, some other pious and aristocratic ladies whose patronage gains us a great deal of influence. I'm curious to see how they'll like you.